In the peaceful land of the Rhiddaer, Jahdo the--ratcatcher's son stumbles upon a secret meeting--between a city council man and a dangerous,--mysterious woman. Suddenly the boy is tangled in a web of--intrigue and black magic that drags him far from--home. In the company of a blind bard, Jahdo must--travel to Deverry to unravel the evil that binds--him. But there the boy is caught up in dangers far--greater than he has ever known. Two powerful--sorcerers--one human, the other elven--are battling to--save the country from a goddess gone mad. Their--strongest ally is the mercenary soldier Rhodry--Maelwaedd, a berserker bound to both women by fate and--magic . . . and to the dragon upon whom all their--live may depend. Days Of Blood And--Fire begins an exciting new chapter in the--chronicles of Deverry and the Westlands, with a story--suited to new readers and loyal fans--alike.From the Paperback edition.